Volkswagen could begin producing components for the Israeli Iron Dome At the Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück, where car production ends in 2027, components for the Israeli air defense system Iron Dome could be manufactured. According to the NDR, Volkswagen, the state of Lower Saxony, and the Israeli company Rafael are preparing an letter of intent that could already be signed on September 7 . Discussed are the production of trucks, launch platforms, generators, and other auxiliary equipment.